UTR: Jens Lekman and the Curious Case of the Amateur Cartographer
Under the Radar expounds on Jens Lekman, visiting Sweden and aging gracefully: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/blog/jens_lekman_and_the_curious_case_of_the_amateur_cartographer/
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V. Sjöberg New Jazz Ensemble - Malmö 2012
Quote bandleader Viktor Sjöberg: "A little while ago, Me and my dear V. Sjöberg New Jazz Ensemble did our first performance in two years. We recorded it in open air. Now, we are sharing it with you." Dig in! Also, note that there's also a free download as wav or mp3 via .
Bremen - Far beyond the depth
Bremen are a keyboard/guitar duo from Uppsala, Sweden and this track comes off the group's upcoming self-titled 2LP, due out this fall via .
Lurk on Svart
has just reissued Finnish metal act Lurk's self-titled debut, first released on CD only back in January, on vinyl for the first time; 500 copies, purchase here.
Petra Marklund release dates
The new Petra Marklund (September) single "Händerna mot himlen" has been confirmed for release on September 14 via with the album "Inferno" to follow on October 24.
Mainliners + Rock Science
Swedish classic rockers Mainliners have been picked up by upstart label (yes, related to the boardgame) and will be releasing their new album "Our sacred syndicate" later this month. Check the video for the tune "Greetings to whatever" at YouTube: http://youtu.be/QVBlVwS5nFM
Delay Trees confirm new album
The new Delay Trees album "Doze" is now officially confirmed for release on October 19 via . A new single will be coming soon.
Mando Diao - Infruset (preview)
The first sample of Mando Diao's upcoming album på svenska, "Infruset".
The Soundtrack of Our Lives say farewell
Swedish rockers The Soundtrack of Our Lives are officially calling it quits after 18 years and will be doing one final tour this fall, culminating in a final 6-date run at Södra Teatern in Stockholm where they will perform each of their six albums in full in order on subsequent dates:
09/12 - Roundhouse/iTunesfestival, London (UK)
09/13 - Heaven, London (UK)
09/21 - Konsert & Kongress, Linköping (SWE)
09/22 - Lokomotivet, Eskilstuna (SWE)
10/11 - Storstuggo, Røros (NOR)
10/12 - Byscenen, Trondheim (NOR)
10/13 - Verkstedet, Tromsö (NOR)
10/18 - Total, Tönsberg (NOR)
10/19 - Folken, Stavanger (NOR)
10/20 - Hulen, Bergen (NOR)
10/21 - John Dee, Oslo (NOR)
10/26 - Folkets Hus Bångbro, Kopparberg (SWE)
10/27 - Konserthuset, Gävle (SWE) w/Gävle symfoniorkester
11/01 - Konserthuset, Uppsala (SWE) w/Gävle symfoniorkester
11/02 - Liljan , Borlänge (SWE)
11/09 - Folkets Hus , Umeå (SWE)
11/22 - Scalateatern, Karlstad (SWE)
12/07 - KB, Malmö (SWE)
12/08 - B&B, Halmstad (SWE)
12/15 - Pustervik, Göteborg (SWE)
12/17 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Welcome to the Infant Freebase)
12/18 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Extended Revelation)
12/19 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Behind the Music)
12/20 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Origin Vol. 1)
12/21 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Communion)
12/22 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (Throw it to the Universe)
Town Portal - Uncle Genie
New Danish instrumental mathrock from the band Town Portal off the band's upcoming debut full-length "Chronopoly", due out October 8 via .
Dead Letters remainders
Thomas Ekelund's old musical alter-ego Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words was laid to rest back in 2011, but he recently exhumed 16 extra leftover copies of the bonus 7" that came with his final release "Lost in reflection" which contained his final two songs recorded under said alias and has created new sleeves for them and will be offering them for sale starting Monday. Full details here.
The Late Call - Pale morning light (preview video)
A quick preview of The Late Call's forthcoming album "Pale morning light", produced by John Roger Olsson (The Grand Opening, Hearts No Static, etc.) and also featuring Ylva Ceder and Patric Thorman (Tvärvägen). The video for the first single "Look At You Now" will be up soon with the actual album to follow on September 14 via .
Rune Grammofon to release 7LP Arve Henriksen box
It has been revealed that will be doing a 7LP boxset of Arve Henriksen albums including 2LP versions of his three solo records for the label, "Sakuteiki" (2001), "Chiaroscuro" (2004) and "Strjon" (2007), plus bonus tracks and an additional LP called "Chron" which will include new material. More details to come...
Smalltown Supersound boss beds down with Warner, starts new label
label manager Joakim Haugland has started a new label in collaboration with called after the name of an old watch and record shop in Flekkefjord. Their first signings: hype acts Young Dreams and I Was A King, the latter of which will be releasing their new record "You love it here" through the new enterprise on October 5.
New Tobias Hellkvist album coming soon
The new Tobias Hellkvist album "Everything is connected", his first full-length since 2010's stellar "Evolutions", has been officially confirmed for release on September 18 via Japanese label . Listen to a sample above.